Do you want to make some extra money? If you love fashion, you could start a side business selling used clothing online. The internet has made it possible for millions of people to make an income selling used clothing items from the comfort of their own home.

Where to Start?

Step 1: You need to decide what to sell. A proven strategy for many online sellers is to choose a single category to focus on. You may choose the plus size category, used clothing, coats, high end designer only, men's big and tall, or any other specific type of used clothing to set yourself and so that you can become considered as an expert in that type of clothing.

Step 2: Once you have decided what to sell, where will you sell it online? Will you use an online consignment store where you pay a commission to the site to be able to list items, a classified ad approach or an online auction site where bidders will determine the selling price of your items? As you consider each of these options, consider the fee that is charged to list or sell items, how the shipping and handled is charged and managed, how you will receive payment for sales and what the website's marketing strategy is to drive potential customers to your site.

Step 3: Now that you have decided what to sell and where to sell it, how do you find the used clothing to list for sale online? The best place to start is within your own closets. Use these items to help you work out the kinks in your system as well as to generate some start up capital to go buy some additional used clothing items to list for sale.

Step 4: As you search for used clothing items, consider: flea markets, garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores and deep discount stores. Look for items that fit your chosen category, that are in the best condition as possible and consider the name brand of the items as you search. If you are willing to do a small amount of work, consider whether a missing button can be replaced, whether you can remove a stain, or whether you can you wash or dry clean the items? As you are looking, keep in mind the price that you are paying and the potential profit that you could make when you sell the item online. Be sure to take into consideration any fees and shipping costs when you are calculating your potential profit. Searching for used clothing will need to become a regular activity in your schedule so that you can keep your current inventory of online listings up to date.

Step 5: Take clear pictures of the items that you have purchased and list them onto your chosen website for sale. Be sure to note any special features of the items in your photographs. Your items must be clear and compelling to gain the most amounts of bids, or to capture a buyer online. Be sure to be as accurate as possible when you are describing your items so that you have great customer feedback when your items are received by the buyers.

If you are willing to take the time to search for used clothing items and to learn how to use a camera, you can make significant money selling these items online.